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YL18 EXJ

2018 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,125 mi
Last recorded47,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 EXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre islow 3m.m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 46,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre islow 3m.m. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,916 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 34,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 34,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,651 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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YL18 EXJ is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 30,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL18 EXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL18 EXJ?

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What year was YL18 EXJ registered?

YL18 EXJ is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is YL18 EXJ safe to buy?

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